Hard to tell just from the information on the web, but the Asperger's idea does lead to some fascinating tidbits. True, it's a bit fuzzy, but you can get a general feel for it by reading a few of the many descriptions. If Quadnines or Glover does suffer from anything at all like Asperger's syndrome, it would explain some things. Sort of makes him a more sympathetic character too. Here are a couple of links with a few pieces cut-pasted. Some comments that seem to really match Quadnines are bolded.


http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/


It is presently described as an autistic spectrum disorder... Some professionals feel that AS is the same as High Functioning Autism, while others feel that it is better described as a Nonverbal Learning Disability.


Persons with AS show marked deficiencies in social skills, have difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness. They often have obsessive routines and may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest.


By definition, those with AS have a normal IQ and many individuals (although not all), exhibit exceptional skill or talent in a specific area. Because of their high degree of functionality and their naiveté, those with AS are often viewed as eccentric or odd...


Vocabularies may be extraordinarily rich and some children sound like "little professors.", However, persons with AS can be extremely literal...


http://nd.essortment.com/whatisasperger_rhcv.htm


superficially perfect expressive language


formal, pedantic language


impairment of comprehension including misinterpretations of literal/implied meanings


What else is often lacking is comprehension of the nonliteral aspects of language...